IIT Madras Pravartak, BodhBridge Launch Free Startup Training

• IIT Madras Pravartak and BodhBridge launch free online entrepreneurship programs.
• Courses target school, college students, and professionals to foster innovation.
• Registration closes October 28; classes begin November 1, 2025.

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is collaborating with BodhBridge Education to introduce two unique and free programs in entrepreneurship for students and professionals, focused on fostering the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs in India.

The programs “From Students to Startup” for undergraduate and postgraduate college students, along with working professionals, and “Discover the Entrepreneur in You” for school students aim to motivate and prepare young individuals with the understanding, attitude, and abilities to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

Both programs are available online and include live interactive sessions with experts, course materials, case studies, and access to recorded sessions. The training course and the resources are provided at no charge.

The initial group will begin on November 1, 2025. The final date for registration is October 28, 2025. Monthly training programs will be conducted regularly for students in schools and colleges. Students can register at no cost on the following website: bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in/.

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Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, said, “By introducing entrepreneurship training at both school and college levels, IITM Pravartak and BodhBridge aim to build a generation of confident, innovative, and socially responsible leaders. Entrepreneurship education helps students gain a competitive advantage in life and career. It fosters resilience, confidence, purpose, and prepare them not only to launch ventures but also to succeed in any field. Students trained in entrepreneurship are more likely to start businesses in the future, contributing to economic growth and societal progress.”

Students who are interested can sign up for the optional certification exam by submitting a small fee. Students will obtain a performance grade certificate from IITM Pravartak according to their exam results.